Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, yall. Whether youre spending it out on the lake, at the pool or at home on your back porch no holiday weekend is complete without some good old fashioned Southern barbecue.
Keep reading for all the best spots around the Birmingham area to get the best BBQ in town.
Thisguidewas originally created in December 2021 and was lastupdated in May 2023.
Formerly Golden Rule, this Hoover location changed its name in 2020 to become Archies Bar-B-Q & Burgers. Still under the same management, the food is just as tasty as always.
Top choice: Jumbo pork sandwich with sweet & sour coleslaw. Dont forget the sweet tea!
*Golden Rule is still in business in Trussville and Irondale. Scroll to #9 for the details.
Where: 1571 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL 35216Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:30AM-8PM | Sunday 11AM-8PM Website
From pit to plate, Bob Sykes is a Bessemer staple cooking up delicious barbecue and homemade sides. Enjoy combos like the Big Bob Special with large barbecue sandwich, choice of two sides and a drink.
Top choice: Smoked turkey sandwich
Where: 1724 9th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10:30AM-8PM | Friday-Saturday 10:30AM-9PMWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
A convenience store may not seem like the ideal place to order barbecue, but when it comes to Buc-ees in Leeds, we all know rules dont apply.
Top choice: Brisket sandwich
Where: 6900 Buc-ees Blvd, Leeds, AL 35094Hours: Open 24 hoursWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
Where every butt counts. If Carliles slogan doesnt draw you in, their menu definitely will. Filled with favorites like smoked brisket, fried pickles and ribs, this downtown Birmingham staple has been around for over 70 years and they know a thing or two about barbecue.
Top choice: BBQ chicken sandwich with Carliles sauce
Where: 3511 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30AM-3PMWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
Located at Oak Mountain in Pelham, this spot offers a variety of smoked meats, such as Alabama-style chicken, North Carolina pork and Memphis-kissed ribs. Throw in chef-inspired sides, soulful music and good vibes and Creekside will be your new favorite barbecue pitstop.
Top choice: Pork plate with a side of feta potato salad
Where: 1020 Oak Mountain Park Rd, Pelham, AL 35124Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-8PMWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
Demetris BBQ has been serving up all things delicious in Birmingham for over 50 years. With daily specials and incredible flavors, people come from all over to experience what makes this restaurant a beloved spot.
Top choice: Pork plate with a side of coconut cream pie
Where: 1901 28th Ave S, Homewood, AL 35209Hours: Monday-Saturday 6AM-4:30PM | Sunday 9:30AM-2PMWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
Youll love whatever you order from this well-known barbecue joint. From ribs to Southern sides and their famous sauce, Dreamland has it all. Our favorites? You cant miss the fried green tomatoes and banana pudding.
Top choice: Hickory-smoked ribs
Where: LocationsHours: Varies by locationWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
Full Moon BBQ is known for their delicious Southern-style eats. With Hickory wood-fired pits and fresh ingredients, Full Moon is a one-stop-shop for BBQ lovers. Dont skip their famous chow-chow and homemade chocolate, coconut or key lime pies.
Top choice: The Big Baker its huge and youll devour every bite
Where: LocationsHours: Varies by locationWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
One of the oldest barbecue restaurants in Alabama, Golden Rule has been in business since 1891. While theyre under new ownership as of 2023, the menu still has the same old classics. What are they known for? Their delicious pit-cooked barbecue and banana pudding.
Top choice: Hickory chicken sandwich
Where: 2504 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, AL 35210Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:30AM-8PM | Sunday 11AM-7PMWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
Fresh, flavorful and Southernwhat more could you ask for in a barbecue joint? Start off with some porky fries or corn nuggets and finish with a little banana pudding.
Top choice: Jumbo wings + porky fries
Where: 16634 US-280, Chelsea, AL 35043Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:30AM-8PMWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
Thanks to their mind-blowing cheese biscuits, I will always be a Jim N Nicks fan. While I could make a meal of just these delectable biscuits, there are plenty more delicious classics on the menu to try like Beef Brisket and Classic Spare Ribs.
Top choice: Bar-B-Q Chicken with white sauce + side of BBQ corn on the cob
Where: LocationsHours: Varies by locationWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
Barbecue pork, chicken, smoked sausage and more can be found at Kens Hickory Pit Barbecue. This neighborhood nook is a great place to grab a quick bite and satisfy your cravings for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Top choice: BBQ chicken plate
Where: 4817 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35215Hours: Monday-Wednesday 5:30AM-6PM | Thursday-Friday 5:30AM-7PM | Saturday 6AM-5:30PMFacebook
Fresh barbecue made daily, check out Martins menu full of classics like brisket, smoked bologna and fried catfish. Want to switch it up? Try the redneck taco a cornbread hoecake with your choice of smoked meat and topped with slaw and Jacks Creek sauce.
Need enough to serve a crowd? Martins is kicking off summer with catering feasts that serve any size crowd. Including a variety of smoked meats such as ribs, turkey and brisket, as well as classic Southern sides, and sweet treats,view the full menu here. Pick up your Memorial Day weekend orders anytime between Friday, May 26 and Monday, May 29.
Top choice: Smoked chicken wings
Where: 3029 Pump House Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243Hours: Daily, 11AM-9PMWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
Located in the heart of Cahaba Heights, youll find Miss Myras Pit Bar-B-Q. Since 1984, Miss Myras been serving up some of Birminghams best pit barbecue and homemade dessertsincluding their signature white sauce.
Top choice: Pork sandwich with deviled eggs + banana pudding for dessert.
Where: 3278 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243Hours: Monday-Saturday 11AM-7PMWebsite | Facebook
Love wings? Moes offers crispy smoked wings in mild or make-you-sweat spicy. Dont skip the cornbreadits delicious. Our favorite? The redneck nachos BBQ chips topped with pork, jalapeos, onions, scallions, BBQ sauce and queso.
Top choice: Redneck nachos
Where: LocationsHours: Sunday-Wednesday 11AM-9:30PM | Thursday-Saturday 11AM-10:30PMWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
Its nearly impossible to have a barbecue guide without mentioning Rodney Scotts. Here youll find South Carolina-style vinegar-based barbecue that will have you craving more.
Top choice: Smoked chicken wings
Where: LocationsHours: Daily, 11AM-8PMWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
If you find yourself in Hueytown, make a pitstop at Uncle Sams BBQ. Smoking meats is their specialty stop by for daily specials featuring everything from rib plates to pork or chicken sandwich plates.
Top choice: Rib & chicken plate
Where: 3043 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, AL 35023Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-8PM | Sunday 10AM-7PMWebsite
Whether you choose to eat at Saws BB, Soul Kitchen or Saws Juke Joint, youll be glad you paid them a visit. Enjoy all the barbecue essentials like pulled pork sandwiches, smoked chicken plates and all the sides.
Top choice: Smoked chicken with white sauce
Where: LocationsWebsite | Facebook | Instagram
This BBQ joint is the real deal. If youre ever traveling down 1st Avenue North through East Lake looking for lunch, stop by Roadside. Serving up fan favorites like St. Louis style ribs and hickory smoked wings with Alabama white sauce, youll clean the plate at Roadside.
Top choice: Smoked chicken with white sauce
Where: 7303 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35206
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Contributors to this story include Patience Itson and Grace Howard.
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